Coronado Global Resources Inc (CODQL) (FY 2025) Earnings Call Highlights: Record Dividends and …

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**Dividend to Shareholders:** $1.5 billion returned to shareholders.

**Cost Savings:** $100 million from fleet reductions in 2024 and $160 million in mining cost reductions in 2025.

**Buchanan EBITDA:** $74 million with a 15% margin in FY25.

**Incremental Operating Mine Cash Flow:** $15 million before downstream costs and royalties in FY25.

**CapEx for FY26:** Reducing to $150 million to $175 million.

**Additional Cash Inflows for FY26:** Up to $400 million compared to FY25.

**Cash Flow Uplift from Price Increase:** $350 million at $220 per tonne PLV index.

**Saleable Production Guidance for 2026:** 16 million-17 million tonnes.

**Mine Cash Costs per Saleable Tonne for 2026:** $88 to $96 per tonne.

**Liquidity:** $173 million of cash available at year-end 2025.

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Release Date: February 23, 2026

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

Coronado Global Resources Inc (CODQL) achieved record production in the second half of 2025, significantly reducing costs and completing key growth projects.

The company delivered major projects on time and on budget, improving liquidity and resetting Stanwell arrangements for long-term stability and cash generation.

Margin expansion in 2026 is supported by the Mammoth Underground and Buchanan expansion, with expected cost benefits of approximately $300 million per annum.

The company has a clear pipeline of growth projects, including Mammoth phases and Buchanan's CHPP capacity expansion, which are low capital intensity and offer quick paybacks.

Coronado Global Resources Inc (CODQL) has returned approximately $1.5 billion in dividends to shareholders since its IPO in 2018, demonstrating strong capital returns.

Negative Points

The company faces challenges with weather impacts, such as cyclones in Queensland, which can affect production and logistics.

Logan operations are expected to close, with only 500,000 tonnes included in guidance, reflecting market challenges and strategic decisions.

The company is navigating leadership changes, with both the CEO and a key executive stepping down, which may impact strategic continuity.

The company is highly leveraged to coal prices, and fluctuations can significantly impact cash flows and financial performance.

There are concerns about liquidity constraints and the need for strategic decisions regarding asset monetization or further financing for expansion projects.

 






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Q & A Highlights

Q: Does the 2026 guidance for Mammoth consider the period it was out of production at the start of the year? A: Yes, the guidance accounts for the production impact due to the incident at Mammoth, which was about one month’s production. The team worked efficiently to resume operations, and the guidance reflects this along with other factors like severe weather impacts at Curragh. - Douglas Thompson, CEO

Q: How should we think about the Curragh complex with the Mammoth expansions? A: Over the next 15-20 years, Curragh will continue as a productive dragline operation. As stripping ratios increase, underground mining will become more significant, leveraging our US experience. The Mammoth expansions will extend Curragh’s life and provide flexibility, focusing on margin rather than incremental tonnes. - Douglas Thompson, CEO

Q: How does the liquidity profile support the $150 million investment for Mammoth Phase 2? A: The capital allocation framework aligns with Stanwell’s thinking. A $300 million liquidity level is comfortable for both parties, and investments like Mammoth Phase 2 would be considered when liquidity reaches around $400 million. Alternatively, financing the project separately is an option. - Barend Van Der Merwe, CFO

Q: Can you clarify the cash flow impact from Stanwell prepayments? A: We’ve received minimal support from Stanwell so far, about $15 million. The $170 million prepayment is contingent on liquidity staying below $200 million. If cash flow improves, we may not need the full prepayment. - Barend Van Der Merwe, CFO

Q: What is the status of Logan in your guidance, and could it remain open if pricing improves? A: Logan’s guidance includes about 500,000 tonnes, reflecting current contracts. While we are exploring options, the decision to idle Logan aligns with market conditions and strategic focus on high-quality margins. - Douglas Thompson, CEO

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

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